Artist
Jorge de la Vega(Argentinean, 1930–1971)Argentinean, 1930–1971
CultureArgentinean
Titles
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Date1966
MediumPossibly clear plastic doilies, melted plastic, muslin fabric, blue marbles, and oil paint
Dimensions63 7/8 × 77 1/4 in. (162.2 × 196.2 cm)
Credit LineJorge and Marion Helft Collection, museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment
Object number2011.1064
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Atrium Floor 2
Exposé
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Department
Latin American ArtObject Type
Exhibition History"Modern and Contemporary Masterworks from Malba - Fundación Costantini," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, April 22–August 5, 2012.
"Between Play and Grief: Selections from the Latino American Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, March 16–September 8, 2019.
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Jorge de la Vega
1963
Possibly painted tin, synthetic paint, oil paint, and aluminum sheet
2011.1065
Bruce Conner
1974
Steel lockbox, paper envelopes with typewritten text, photocopies on paper, gelatin silver prints with typewritten text, metal keys, plastic bags, clear plastic folders with plastic binding clips, paper folders, fingerprint form, and ink fingerprints
2021.757
Dario Robleto
1998–1999
.A: Cast of found and thrift store trophy parts made with melted Aretha Franklin 45 rpm records (You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman, Prove It, Chain of Fools), resin, spray paint, engraved silver label
.B: Cast of found and thrift store trophy parts made with melted Kraftwerk records (Computer World, The Man Machine, Trans-Europe Express), resin, spray paint, engraved chrome label
.C: Cast of found and thrift store trophy parts made with melted Maria Callas records (live recordings of Norma, Madame Butterfly and Tosca), resin, spray paint, engraved brass label
2008.840.A-.D
Jean Tinguely
1963
Clear sheet plastic support, two radios, two electric motors, electric wires, and red plastic fly-wheel
65.23
Charles LeDray
2009
Laundry cart contents: purple satin bag; clear, white, and black hangers made from alumilite clear cast resin and galvanized steel wire; six pairs of trousers, one shirt, and two neckties made from various fabrics. Laundry bag with nylon cord, alumilite toggles, fabric, and thread, stuffed with fabric.
Palette: wood, nails, glue, wood stain, dirt.
Cart: wood frame with woven aluminum strips, 1/8-inch ungalvanized steel rod, clear acrylic spray coating, canvas, thread, vinyl, aluminum rivets, dirt, and newspaper ink.
Broom: wood handle and housing with bristles.
Floor: linoleum backed with canvas.
2010.221
Karl Lagerfeld
c. 2000
Wool jersey, plastic, possibly acetate mesh, and possibly nylon cording
2001.318.A-.C
Mario Abreu
1992
Paint, cardboard, various plastics, galvanised iron chain, sheet metal, decorative rubber cement adhesive on wood
2017.473
Süe et Mare (La Compagnie des Arts Français)
c. 1930
Glass, metallic thread, and plastic seal
2004.974
Oscar de la Renta
1960–1969
Silk, metallic thread, brilliants, plastic beads, sequins, and feathers
97.409.A-.C
Antonio Berni
1963
Wood, paint, industrial trash, cardboard, scrap metal, leather, and fabric on wood
2007.1167